Mobile World Capital Barcelona

Technology with a lasting impact in Barcelona

Mobile World Capital Barcelona is a foundation working to extend the legacy of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in the city. Its work spans technology transfer, digital skills, innovative technology projects with social impact, and the creation and sharing of knowledge. The foundation describes itself as a leading European organization supporting the creation of science-based spin-off companies.

Areas of work

• Technology transfer: helping science and deep-tech projects move from the lab to the market through its own methodology. Programs include The Collider, Call for Technologies, and Call for Entrepreneurs.
• Tech4Good: advancing projects that use digital technology to improve society and industrial processes through a lab, digital services, civil-society engagement, and an observatory.
• Digital talent: training in digital skills, professional reskilling, and talent recruitment to position Barcelona as a hub for digital talent. Initiatives include mSchools Lab and Digital Talent.
• Events: organizing spaces and gatherings connected to MWC, including the MWC Barcelona and 4YFN booths, Talent Arena, Beat Barcelona—the official MWC after-work event—Mobile Lunch, and an exhibition at Palau Robert.

Reach and results

According to figures published by the foundation, it has supported more than 300 high-potential local and European companies, developed more than 30 pilot projects in areas such as health care, social services, retail, and urban planning, and built more than 500 institutional partnerships. It also reports contributing to more than 1,500 jobs in information technology and publishing as many as 50 reports.

Featured events

• Talent Arena 2026: the second edition of the digital-talent event, scheduled for March 2–4, 2026, at Pavilion 8 of Fira de Montjuïc, alongside MWC26 and 4YFN.
• MWCapital AWARDS: the second edition of awards recognizing innovative technology projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Upskilling Week: an initiative with Barcelona Activa to build digital skills through hands-on workshops and sessions with industry professionals.

Location and social media

The foundation is based in Barcelona and has active accounts on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.